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Top Restaurants in Tromso

Explore curated restaurants across global travel destinations on Destinations.ai. This directory index focuses on Dining establishments covering local culinary specialties, chef-driven kitchens, and everyday eateries. Each profile delivers verified operational information, address coordinates, expected price levels, and practical visitor tips to help travelers navigate the area efficiently. Whether you are building a full-day neighborhood itinerary or looking for a trusted local spot near your hotel, our guides filter out unverified listings so you can plan with reliable, fact-checked details.

11 Listed places
4.5 average across 11 rated listings
Malangsveien 1660 • Skipsholmvegen 22 • Søndre Tollbodgate 3
4 stars – Paid accommodation; seasonal room and apartment rates published through official booking, with dining and activities priced separately
Popular Neighborhoods:
Malangsveien 1660 Skipsholmvegen 22 Søndre Tollbodgate 3 Balsfjordgata 2 Grønnegata 60

Art Café Bistro

Richard Withs plass 2
Famous for: Homemade Nordic-European dining amid purchasable works by local and international artists in central Tromsø.

Art-filled Tromsø bistro on Richard Withs plass serving homemade Nordic-European cooking, cozy lunches, and candlelit dinners.

Foodies Art Lovers Couples

Full Steam Tromsø AS

Søndre Tollbodgate 3
Famous for: Northern Norwegian seafood and maritime-history displays in historic waterfront surroundings beside Tromsø’s old harbor.

Explore Full Steam Tromsø’s seafood cooking and maritime history at Søndre Tollbodgate 3, with practical tips for lunch near the historic harbor.

Seafood enthusiasts Maritime history enthusiasts Sightseeing couples

Kaia

Stortorget 2
Famous for: Contemporary Scandinavian bistro dining, a late-night bar and harbour-side setting on Tromsø’s central square.

Kaia is a contemporary Scandinavian bistro and bar on Tromsø’s Stortorget, pairing seasonal Norwegian cooking with harbour-side views.

Foodies Couples Friends

La Famiglia

Storgata 73
Famous for: Italian-inspired dining and an art-led restaurant setting in central Tromsø.

La Famiglia brings Italian-inspired all-day dining, art-filled surroundings and a warm welcome to Storgata 73 in central Tromsø, open daily until 23:00.

Foodies Families Couples

Mathallen Tromsø

Grønnegata 60
Famous for: Modern Arctic cooking featuring northern Norwegian seafood, seasonal reindeer, local producers and a considered wine selection.

Explore Arctic cooking at Mathallen Tromsø, Grønnegata 60: seasonal seafood, reindeer, vegetarian choices and lunch served from 11:00 until 15:00.

Nordic cuisine enthusiasts Seafood lovers Vegetarian diners

Restaurant Smak AS

Stakkevollvegen 39
Famous for: Seasonal Northern Norwegian tasting menus pairing seafood, farm produce and regional ingredients with carefully selected wines.

Restaurant Smak in Tromsø offers a seasonal Northern Norwegian tasting menu and wine pairing at intimate Kræmer Brygge waterfront dining rooms.

Foodies Couples Special Occasion Diners

Skarven Kro

Strandtorget 1
Famous for: Arctic-minded Norwegian dining and a sociable late-night restaurant setting on Tromsø’s central harbourfront.

Skarven Kro at Strandtorget 1 pairs Arctic-minded Norwegian cooking with a sociable late-night setting beside Tromsø’s central harbour for diners.

Foodies Couples Solo Travelers

Sommarøy Arctic Hotel Tromsø AS

Skipsholmvegen 22
Famous for: Waterfront accommodation beside white-sand Arctic beaches, with sea-view rooms, a bathhouse, and northern-lights and midnight-sun experiences.

Stay at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel near Tromsø for sea-view rooms, two-bedroom apartments, coastal dining, a bathhouse, and year-round Arctic adventures.

Aurora-seeking couples Self-catering families Coastal outdoor enthusiasts

Takeaway Tromsø

Balsfjordgata 2
Famous for: Convenient central Tromsø takeaway collection via its Milano ordering page and direct phone ordering.

Takeaway Tromsø at Balsfjordgata 2 offers flexible central pickup for travelers, close to St. Elisabeth Suites and Tromsø’s harbour area.

Foodies Budget Travelers Families with Kids

Wedeb’s Restaurant

Skippergata 27
Famous for: Eritrean cooking with homemade injera, lentil dishes, Horn of Africa sharing platters, and ginger coffee.

Try Eritrean injera, lentil dishes, sharing platters, and ginger coffee at Wedeb's Restaurant on Skippergata in Tromsø. Open Wednesday to Sunday.

Eritrean cuisine enthusiasts Vegan diners Dinner-date couples
Planning guide

Restaurants in Tromso: plan your visits

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What to compare before you go

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Areas recorded in the listings

  • Malangsveien 1660: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Skipsholmvegen 22: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Søndre Tollbodgate 3: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Balsfjordgata 2: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Grønnegata 60: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the top restaurants to visit in Tromso?

The sampled records cover 11 restaurants in Tromso, with an average recorded rating of 4.5 out of 5 among rated entries. Browse the place pages and check current details with each venue.

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